The numbers say it all. Americans continue to pay the price for failed Bidenomics. Overall, prices have risen by 3.2% since last year. Cumulatively since Joe Biden took office, prices have increased by 17.61%. Necessities are costing hard-working American households hundreds of extra dollars a month. Gasoline is up 54.82%.

Active listening is one of the single most important skills one can have in their parenting “toolbelt.” Over the upcoming holiday breaks there will be many conversations with children, family &friends that you can work on your “active” listening skills!

Nearly 1.2 million Americans live in nursing homes today. The vast majority of those Americans are seniors, people who urgently need the specialized care that long-term nursing facilities provide.

Across the State of Nebraska, you may see the gathering of signatures to put the EPIC tax on the ballot to be decided on by the voters. The EPIC tax, or eliminate property, income, and corporate tax, provides an opportunity to completely transform Nebraska’s complicated, outdated, and broken tax system- a goal I certainly support.

As the year draws to a close, family and friends will be gathering to enjoy seasonal celebrations. Put the emphasis back on enjoying the special people around you with food that is safely prepared ahead of time.

Earlier this year, a new Nebraska statue arrived in the U.S. Capitol.

By Dr. Larry Gossen This week is a time to reflect on our blessings and show our gratitude to those around us. Heartwarming is the word I use when I talk to people from across the state that, when they learn I’m from NCTA, tell me of someone they know, or they attended UNSA, UNSTA, or NCTA.

I love Thanksgiving. I love preparing the food all day and enjoying it while sitting around a table with some of the people I love most. And there is one holiday tradition that I have grown to adore. As we sit down to eat, we share one thing we feel grateful for this year.

Last week, I heard the story of a veteran trying to use his GI benefits and attend school. After retiring from service, this veteran, who requires the use of a service dog, decided to enroll at a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) school. Obtaining a CDL will qualify this veteran for a good career as a truck driver.

Apples have been freshly picked, are readily available in local grocery stores and are a favorite every Fall. They are a great source of fiber and vitamin C, plus they taste great. Johnny Appleseed is best known across the United States for introducing apples to North America in the early 1800’s. However, apples were actually introduced earlier in the 17th Century by colonists, reports Nebraska Extension Educator Rhonda Herrick. Since then, apples have become a favorite to many Americans.